Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters

Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is making a meaningful impact. With a capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education.

We're proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.

The role:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you'll support the Class Teacher with all aspects of classroom delivery and take responsibility for teaching whole classes, groups and individual lessons across a range of subjects. You'll play a key role in creating a positive, engaging learning environment and supporting pupils' wellbeing and development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading lessons and providing cover in the absence of the Class Teacher.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with personal care and promoting independence.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and behaviour.
• Assisting with curriculum planning and resource preparation.
• Acting as a role model for new staff and guiding less experienced Teaching Assistants.

About You:

We're looking for someone with:

Essential Qualifications

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD and SEMH.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning Activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience in a special school setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.

How to Apply: 

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.Hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.